The Congress Ministries-- Policies towards Muslims

Question 1

government of india act

Answer 1

1935- provincial part introduced. critised by ML and congress, provincial elections held in 1937.

Question 2

1937 elections

Answer 2

held with restricted franchise and separate electorate. congress projected as an all india force. congress won majority-704/1585-
ML-21%- of muslim seats

Question 3

formation of provincial government

Answer 3

july 1937- congress formed govern in 6 provinces

Question 4

congress government policies

Answer 4

july 1937- nov 1939- anti muslim drive to exclude ML. muslim mass contact movement launched. cultural and educational policies favored hindi culture

Question 5

muslims response

Answer 5

1938- pirpur report, highlighted congress cruelties.
1939- sharif report, focused on injustices in bihar.
1939- fazul hag report, revealed congress atrocities

Question 6

ML action

Answer 6

oct 1937- recognized muslim community session at lucknow, criticized congress policies